Articles related to "Jean Lafitte"
Who Was Jean Lafitte?
A look into the life and deeds of New Orleans' most colorful pirate.
jean lafitte • pirate • privateer • buccaneer • battle of new orleans
A look into the life and deeds of New Orleans' most colorful pirate.
jean lafitte • pirate • privateer • buccaneer • battle of new orleans
Jean Lafitte and Jean Lafitte National Historical Park
A brief bio of Jean Lafitte, the 19th century pirate who both terrorized and saved Louisiana; plus information on the park system named in his honor.
jean lafitte • national park • louisiana • war of 1812 • new orleans
A brief bio of Jean Lafitte, the 19th century pirate who both terrorized and saved Louisiana; plus information on the park system named in his honor.
jean lafitte • national park • louisiana • war of 1812 • new orleans
French Quarter Café Brûlot – The Big Easy Origin
Café Brûlot can also be made one at a time, perfect for you and a special guest. Or just you! Was the infamous Jean LaFitte involved in Café Brûlot's creation?
how to brew café brûlot • devils coffee recipe • new orleans coffee recipe • french quarter coffee recipe • jean lafitte
Café Brûlot can also be made one at a time, perfect for you and a special guest. Or just you! Was the infamous Jean LaFitte involved in Café Brûlot's creation?
how to brew café brûlot • devils coffee recipe • new orleans coffee recipe • french quarter coffee recipe • jean lafitte
Destrehan Manor House Ghosts
This is the oldest plantation house and a place of legends and phantom activity. Vestiges of some long-dead residents and a visitor still remain.
destrehan manor house ghosts • haunted louisiana plantation • plantation ghosts • jean lafitte • historical landmark
This is the oldest plantation house and a place of legends and phantom activity. Vestiges of some long-dead residents and a visitor still remain.
destrehan manor house ghosts • haunted louisiana plantation • plantation ghosts • jean lafitte • historical landmark
How to Make French Quarter Flaming Café Brûlot
This dramatic digestive drink has been a tradition at Cajun and Creole French restaurants along Bourbon Street for more than a century.
how to brew café brûlot • make café diabalo • café diabolique • devils coffee recipe • pirate jean lafitte
This dramatic digestive drink has been a tradition at Cajun and Creole French restaurants along Bourbon Street for more than a century.
how to brew café brûlot • make café diabalo • café diabolique • devils coffee recipe • pirate jean lafitte
Jean Laffite, Enigma and Legend
Six feet tall. Coal black hair. Piercing dark eyes. Clean-shaven with sideburns. Handsome. Benevolent and cool-headed. Frightful temper. Debonair. Chivalrous. Swashbuckler. Rogue. Enigma. This was Jean Laffite, a privateer who operated a vast smuggling network in and around New Orleans during the first two decades of the Nineteenth Century. Some called him pirate. Others called him friend. After the Battle of New Orleans in 1815, all called him hero.
jean laffite • jean lafitte • new orleans • william c. c. claiborne • battle of new orleans
Six feet tall. Coal black hair. Piercing dark eyes. Clean-shaven with sideburns. Handsome. Benevolent and cool-headed. Frightful temper. Debonair. Chivalrous. Swashbuckler. Rogue. Enigma. This was Jean Laffite, a privateer who operated a vast smuggling network in and around New Orleans during the first two decades of the Nineteenth Century. Some called him pirate. Others called him friend. After the Battle of New Orleans in 1815, all called him hero.
jean laffite • jean lafitte • new orleans • william c. c. claiborne • battle of new orleans
Notorious Pirate Havens - Part 2: Around the World
In a series exploring pirate havens, this article examines safe harbors located around the world, from those favored by the Barbary Corsairs to American havens frequented by pirates and privateers.
pirate havens • piracy • jean laffite • jean lafitte • barbary corsairs
In a series exploring pirate havens, this article examines safe harbors located around the world, from those favored by the Barbary Corsairs to American havens frequented by pirates and privateers.
pirate havens • piracy • jean laffite • jean lafitte • barbary corsairs
Indulgence for the Mind
A visit to New Orleans doesn't have to be <i>entirely</i> a sensual experience. There's plenty here to titillate the brain as well.
new orleans • mardi gras • jazz • musee conti • edgar degas
A visit to New Orleans doesn't have to be <i>entirely</i> a sensual experience. There's plenty here to titillate the brain as well.
new orleans • mardi gras • jazz • musee conti • edgar degas
Antebellum Political Characters: Claiborne and Porter
Short bios of two figures in 19th century Louisiana politics - the first governor, William C. C. Claiborne, and a United States Senator and Whig party leader, Alexander Porter. Both of these men came to Louisiana by way of Tennessee.
louisiana • politics • government • william claiborne • alexander porter
Short bios of two figures in 19th century Louisiana politics - the first governor, William C. C. Claiborne, and a United States Senator and Whig party leader, Alexander Porter. Both of these men came to Louisiana by way of Tennessee.
louisiana • politics • government • william claiborne • alexander porter
Fishing in the &amp;quot;Sportsman's Paradise&amp;quot;*
A few comments about fishing in Louisiana with great resources for planning a fishing trip in the Sportsman's Paradise. Look for fish art, too.
fish • fishing • bass • snapper • trout
A few comments about fishing in Louisiana with great resources for planning a fishing trip in the Sportsman's Paradise. Look for fish art, too.
fish • fishing • bass • snapper • trout
Marie Laveau I's Rise to Power
Marie rose to power and was the one blacks considered their leader. Influential white people sought her advice and help. She was also a devoted Catholic.
marie laveau i biography • voodoo queen of new orleans • marie laveau ii • voodoo • gris-gris
Marie rose to power and was the one blacks considered their leader. Influential white people sought her advice and help. She was also a devoted Catholic.
marie laveau i biography • voodoo queen of new orleans • marie laveau ii • voodoo • gris-gris
Mind Mapping
Need to plan a business? Outline a new book? Or design a garden? Try mind mapping to put a new perspective on things.
mind maps • mind mapping • business planning • project management • critical thinking
Need to plan a business? Outline a new book? Or design a garden? Try mind mapping to put a new perspective on things.
mind maps • mind mapping • business planning • project management • critical thinking
Searching for Veterans in National Cemeteries
Most people have heard of Arlington National Cemetery, but not so well known are the many other cemeteries and monuments that honor the veterans of many wars.
veterans • cemeteries • genealogy • burials • memorials
Most people have heard of Arlington National Cemetery, but not so well known are the many other cemeteries and monuments that honor the veterans of many wars.
veterans • cemeteries • genealogy • burials • memorials
Hugh Glass, Mountain Man (Part 1)
Hugh Glass is mostly known as the mountain man who survived an attack by a bear. Even when others didn't know him personally, they knew him for that fact. But what about his life before and after that event. Much is still unknown, but some details are available to paint a complete picture of the brave mountain man.
hugh glass • arikara • pawnee • andrew henry • mandan
Hugh Glass is mostly known as the mountain man who survived an attack by a bear. Even when others didn't know him personally, they knew him for that fact. But what about his life before and after that event. Much is still unknown, but some details are available to paint a complete picture of the brave mountain man.
hugh glass • arikara • pawnee • andrew henry • mandan
Interview with author Vickie Britton
Interview with author Vickie Britton, part of a sister writing team
interview • mystery • vickie britton • books
Interview with author Vickie Britton, part of a sister writing team
interview • mystery • vickie britton • books
Sunset Limited: Millennium Series 5
This leg of the journey is an intercontinental trip across 8 states, including the deserts of California, Arizona and New Mexico, See the army of Saguro cactus, dotting the Arizona sands, and mother natures monuments residing in New Mexico's badlands. See the historic train station in El paso. Read about the cypress swamps and bayous of Louisiana, Learn the legend of the singing river in Mississippi, a little history in Alabama and in Florida, a mishap involving teeth. Please join me.
california arizona new mexico deserts • amtrakk's "the sunset limited" • amtrak • views from the train window • the legend of the singin river
This leg of the journey is an intercontinental trip across 8 states, including the deserts of California, Arizona and New Mexico, See the army of Saguro cactus, dotting the Arizona sands, and mother natures monuments residing in New Mexico's badlands. See the historic train station in El paso. Read about the cypress swamps and bayous of Louisiana, Learn the legend of the singing river in Mississippi, a little history in Alabama and in Florida, a mishap involving teeth. Please join me.
california arizona new mexico deserts • amtrakk's "the sunset limited" • amtrak • views from the train window • the legend of the singin river
Origins of Cajun & Creole French Cooking
How did both Cajun and Creole French refugee populations come to bring such distinct cuisines to Louisiana?
cajun cuisine • creole cuisine • cajun french cuisine • creole french cuisine • new orleans cuisine
How did both Cajun and Creole French refugee populations come to bring such distinct cuisines to Louisiana?
cajun cuisine • creole cuisine • cajun french cuisine • creole french cuisine • new orleans cuisine
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